Cardamom

elletaria cardamomum – distilled from the dried ripe fruit (seeds). Has a sweet-spicy, warming fragrance with a woody-balsamic undertone. Has elements of SPICIE, FRUITIE, & SEEDIE. Blends well with ROSE, ORANGE, BERGAMOT, CINNAMON, CLOVE, CARAWAY, YLANG YLANG, CEDAR, and NEROLI. Used to flavor pharmaceuticals, extensively as a fragrance in soaps and perfumes. Flavor ingredient in curry and spice products.

CAUTIONS: Generally considered non-toxic, non-irritating. Possible sensitizer. Dilute well for topical use.

CHARACTER: “Confidence Weaver” Clarifying, Stimulating, Encouraging, Enthusiastic, Refreshing, Invigorating, Stability, Contentment

ETHERIC COLORS: Green, Blue, Gold, Pink, Violet

NUMBER: 4

GEMS: Carnelian, Sugilite, Tiger Eye, Lapis Lazuli

CHAKRA: 1

ELEMENT: Water and Air

PERFUME NOTE: Top

ASTROLOGICAL: Venus; Mercury, Taurus

ENERGY TYPE: 3, 2; Warm and Dry

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Clarity, Concentration, Direction, Motivation, Straightforward, Enthusiasm, Confidence, Courage, Purpose

USED FOR HEALING THESE NEGATIVE STATES: Mental stress, Apathy, Confusion, Inflexible, Judgmental, Intolerant, Unreasonable, Burnout, Suspicion, Sluggish, Self-pity, Bewildered, Rigid

USED FOR HEALING THESE PHYSICAL STATES: Anorexia, cramps, indigestion, heartburn, vomiting, Bad breath

PROPERTIES: Aphrodisiac, expectorant, anti-catarrhal

Antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, stimulant, tonic

PERSONALITY: Allows the spiritual to become interwoven with the physical. Can clear the mind for insights into improving our spiritual welfare.

+Strong, forthright, stimulating. You know exactly where you are with them.

+No hidden motives. Instills inspiration in others.

+Very good leader. Believes in fairness and justice. Good teacher.

+Wears an air of detachment as if nothing worries them.

+Financially careful, probably frugal. Never gets into any shady deals.

+Likes to have a few pennies tucked away for impulse buys.

+Loves flattery. Can be passionate, and love romance, possibly dreaming up crazy and exciting things to do.

+Never dull. Leads interesting life, everything seems like an adventure.

+Can be strict with their children. May expect them to be carbon copies of themselves.

-If negative, mostly suffers mental stress that can make them apathetic.

-Can become suspicious of everyone who tries to help.

-If steamed, they go for the jugular.

BLENDS: Brave Heart, Caldera, Carnelian, Cinnamon Bears, Circle of Light, Desert Serenade, Dragon Quest, Eucalyptus Grove, Gingerbread, Muladahara, Princess Bride, Red Jasper, Timberline,Vanilla Pie Spice, Yellowstone,

ARCHETYPES; LEADER, PIONEER, REBEL, SEEKER, VISIONARY, VISHNU, THE PRESERVER